Which type of hearing loss in a child is usually irreversible?
a. Conductive
b. Sensorineural
c. Central
d. Nonconductive
B
When hearing loss is caused by malformations, auditory nerve damage, or infection the loss is usually permanent. Damage caused by inflammation or obstruction usually causes a temporary and reversible hearing loss. A central type of hearing loss usually causes difficulties in differentiating sounds and problems with auditory memory and it is reversible. Nonconductive hearing loss is commonly reversed with surgery or medication.
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Which exercises are done to the elbow?
a. Pronation and supination b. Flexion and extension c. Abduction and adduction d. Internal and external rotation
A flexion contracture occurs because of inactivity and
A) Extensor muscles being stronger that flexors B) Flexor muscles being stronger than extensors C) Cartilage and bone changes occurring inside the joints D) Synovial fluid decreases related to age
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